STATE BILLMD SB 642PASSED

Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 46th Alcoholic Beverages District

State of Maryland

Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City to issue a Class 7 micro-brewery license to the holder of a Class B-D-7 license in the 46th alcoholic beverages district, subject to a certain limitation; requiring the Board to establish a standard template for certain memoranda of understanding by January 1, 2027; authorizing certain holders of certain Class D licenses in the 46th alcoholic beverages district to apply for a 7-day sales privilege under certain circumstances; etc.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 26, 2026
170 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 642 · PassedMay 26

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 845 · May 26, 2026

Sponsor

WFWilliam FergusonSenator · Democrat · SD-046Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 845Senate
Apr 9, 2026Passed EnrolledSenate
Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (42-0)Senate
Apr 9, 2026Senate Concurs House AmendmentsSenate
Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (135-0)House
Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments {843126/1 AdoptedHouse
Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse
Show 7 earlier actions
Mar 26, 2026Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 6, 2026Referred Government, Labor, and ElectionsHouse
Mar 5, 2026Third Reading Passed (43-0)Senate
Mar 3, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedSenate
Mar 2, 2026Favorable Report by FinanceSenate
Feb 11, 2026Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 5, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 5, 2026 · Senate · 43 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · House · 135 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 42 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Alcoholic Beverages - Local Bills
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Alcoholic Beverages Distribution
  • Alcoholic Beverages Licenses
  • Alcoholic Beverages - By Subdivision
  • Baltimore City
  • Boundaries
  • Contracts
  • Evidence
  • Gifts
  • Leases and Rent
  • License Commissioners, Boards of
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Revenue and Taxes
  • Special Events
  • Sunset
  • Applicants and Applications
  • Breweries
  • Fees
  • Forms
  • Penalties and Sentences
  • Records
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Time

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